Subject: Re: Tomorrow topic?
From: "Rob Norton" <[email-masked]>
To: "Katie Dodge Rosemont Seneca Partners" <[email-masked]>
Cc: "Hunter" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:34:41 -0400

Thank you! I have sent logistics information to the class.

On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 6:27 PM, Katie Dodge Rosemont Seneca Partners <
[email-masked]> wrote:

> In the topic of Syria. This is the planned topic for Tuesday's class
> followed by general info on the course. And time for Q&A always good and
> appreciated.
>
> Class #9 - March 19 - Advocacy and Managing Alliances in an Age of
> Counterterrorism and Modern Warfare
>
>
> Themes:
> o
> Advocacy to augment counterterrorism and intelligence gathering operations
> o
> The role and necessity of advocacy in modern warfare
> o
> Advocacy in ambiguous strategic partnerships and semi-hostile alliances
> o
> Advocacy challenges associated with controversial policies and operations,
> such as targeted killings, drone warfare, and extraordinary rendition
>
> We will examine the advocacy associated with counterterrorism operations
> and modern warfare. Our focus will be on the advocacy challenges that have
> emerged as the United States and its allies have expanded the use of
> targeted killings, extraordinary rendition, and drone warfare in
> counterterrorism, counter-insurgency, and intelligence gathering operations.
>
>
>
> Required Readings:
> *
> Henry A. Crumpton, The Art of Intelligence: Lessons from a Life in the
> CIA's Clandestine Service
> *
> Mark Bowden, The Finish
> *
> Jane Mayer, "The Predator War", The New Yorker, October 6, 2009,
> http://tinyurl.com/yksjegm
> *
> Jonathan Masters, "Targeted Killings", Council on Foreign Relations, April
> 30, 2012, http://tinyurl.com/bt83agw
> *
> The New York Times, "Secret 'Kill List' Proves a Test of Obama's
> Principles and Will", http://tinyurl.com/9kvdbdk
> *
> The New York Times, "Pakistan Gives U.S. a List of Demands, Including an
> End to C.I.A. Drone Strikes" ,April 12, 2012, http://tinyurl.com/74822dm
>
>
>
> Recommended Reading and Resources
> *
> Micah Zenko, "U.S. Foreign Policy and Contested Sovereignty", Politics,
> Power, and Preventive Action, Council on Foreign Relations, December 14,
> 2012,http://tinyurl.com/bmh3tpo
> *
> The Daily Beast, "A Former Ambassador to Pakistan Speaks Out", November
> 20, 2012,http://tinyurl.com/d2x2knh
> *
> Remarks by John O. Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland
> Security and Counterterrorism, "The Ethics and Efficacy of the President's
> Counterterrorism Strategy", Wilson Center, April 30, 2012,
> http://tinyurl.com/7xxp58d
> *
> Remarks of John O. Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland
> Security and Counterterrorism, "Strengthening our Security by Adhering to
> our Values and Laws", Program on Law and Security, Harvard Law School,
> September 16, 2011, http://tinyurl.com/4xs5tbq
> *
> United Nations, "Report of the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial,
> summary or arbitrary executions",http://tinyurl.com/2a6sjqt
> *
> Joshua Foust, "In Life and in Death, Bin Laden Divides U.S. and Pakistan", The
> Atlantic, May 2, 2011,http://tinyurl.com/dyzw6aj
> *
> Tara McKelvey, " The CIA's Last-Minute Osama bin Laden Drama", The
> Atlantic, http://tinyurl.com/celkdqg
> *
> Howard LaFranchi, "US halts talks with Pakistan on supply routes. Could
> ties get any worse?", The Christian Science Monitor, June 11, 2012,
> http://tinyurl.com/bos9k43
> *
> The New York Times, "NATO Supply Trucks From Pakistan Resume Trek to
> Afghanistan", July 5, 2012,http://tinyurl.com/c2nk244
> *
> The New York Times, "High Court in Italy Backs Convictions for
> Rendition", September 19, 2012,http://tinyurl.com/clhar84
> *
> Scott Horton, "The Madrid Cables", Harper's Magazine, December 1, 2010,
> http://tinyurl.com/ccno7qr
> *
> The New York Times, In Yemen, U.S. airstrikes breed anger, and sympathy
> for al-Qaeda,  May 29, 2012,http://tinyurl.com/cl93ubx
> *
> "Kill/Capture", Frontline, May 10, 2011,http://tinyurl.com/3qectas
> *
> "The Secret War", Frontline, January 3, 2012,http://tinyurl.com/6rm23sx
> About the Class generally.
>
> Introduction
>
>
> This course examines the impact of advocacy on political leaders, staff,
> and other stakeholders responsible for shaping international policy and managing
> global crisis and conflict. The course uses a case format to study examples
> of advocacy in five real world situations. Each case will consist of two
> parts:
>
>
> 1.
> Discussion of an issue, policy, or event based on assigned reading(s);
>
>
> 2.
> An interactive group session with a policymaker, staff member, or other
> principal stakeholder who played a significant role or who has specific
> expertise or who played in the subject of the case study.
>
>
>
> Course Objectives & Skill Acquisition
>
>
>
> Our objective is to build a pragmatic understanding of thepractice and impact
> of advocacy within the development and implementation of public policy
> and the management of complex global issues and problems, such as famine,
> health pandemics, war, and acts of terrorism. The course will build
> practical skills, including: the ability to identify, evaluate, and
> formulate effective advocacy strategies and tactics; and the ability to
> develop common practitioner tools, such as concise briefing and messaging
> materials used in advocacy initiatives.We will focus on reinforcing skills
> of concise and effective written and oral argument through: 1) Socratic
> method class sessions; 2) discussion and critical evaluations of assigned
> readings; 3) brief written assignments focused on direct and concise
> communication of messaging and supporting proof points.
>
>
>
> Course Structure
>
>
>
> Our first class on January 15 will include a detailed description of the
> course structure and requirements. The class on January 22 will focus on
>  a discussion with an experienced advocate anda former elected official.
> The purpose of this class is to explore some common roles,
> responsibilities, and experiences among practitioners and consumers of
> advocacy. The heart of our course will be five "case studies" focused on
> a series of global events and policy problems that illustrate various
> perspectives on advocacy.
>
>
>
> Each case will be covered over the course of two class sessionsas follows:
>
>
> *
> Session One: A brief introduction to frame the issue, followed by a group
> discussion of the topic, basedprimarily on assigned readings. These
> sessions will be interactive and participation by the entire group is
> expected. Introduction of additional readings and research by students is
> welcome. Students will submit a one-page issue briefing as part of their
> preparation for these sessions (please see "Course Requirements").
>
>
> *
> Session Two: This portion of the case study will feature outside guests
> who have special expertise or first-hand experience with our topic. These
> sessions will be interactive and constructive participation is expected.
> -- Katie Dodge
> Rosemont Seneca Partners
> 202-333-1880
>
> On Mar 17, 2014, at 6:18 PM, "Wirkkala, Julie A" <[email-masked]>
> wrote:
>
> Katie - can you tell us what you want S to talk about?
>
>
>
> *From:* Katie Dodge [mailto:[email-masked]<[email-masked]>]
>
> *Sent:* Friday, March 14, 2014 4:55 PM
> *To:* Wirkkala, Julie A
> *Cc:* Wade, David E; Natter, John H
> *Subject:* Re: Tuesday's Class for Georgetown
>
>
>
> I just spoke to Hunter.  Let's see if this makes sense and can work - Plan
> to hold the class at State regardless of whether Secretary Kerry is in town
> or away.
>
>
>
> David, Hunter would like to know if you could suggest an interesting and
> appropriate person to stand in to cover the topic of Syria?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Katie
>
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 4:10 PM, Wirkkala, Julie A <[email-masked]>
> wrote:
>
> Thank you David - we just connected via phone!
>
>
>
> Katie - per our conversation, let's tough base Monday morning, about the
> possibility of making this happen Tuesday evening, per the original plan.
> As I mentioned, in case this does not work out, and Hunter is interested in
> scheduling another day while class is in session during April, I believe we
> could get scheduled one of those days in mid-April.
>
>
>
> Look forward to touching base either this weekend, or Monday,
>
> Julie
>
>
>
> *From:* Wade, David E
> *Sent:* Friday, March 14, 2014 3:59 PM
> *To:* [email-masked]'; Wirkkala, Julie A; Natter, John H
> *Subject:* Re: Tuesday's Class for Georgetown
>
>
>
> Thanks Katie: I'm adding Julie and John. So far so good -- always a
> possibility that over the weekend something changes and we learn that the
> Secretary has to travel -- but so far we think he will still be in
> Washington. Julie and John are terrific and they'll know what information
> we'll need for the students so they can get inside the building.
> Best,
> David
>
>
> *From*: Katie Dodge [mailto:[email-masked]<[email-masked]>]
>
> *Sent*: Friday, March 14, 2014 03:56 PM
> *To*: Wade, David E
> *Subject*: Tuesday's Class for Georgetown
>
>
> Hello Mr. Wade,
>
>
>
> I am checking in per Hunter's request to see if everything is all set for
> Tuesday's class with Secretary Kerry.  Do you need anything from him or the
> students (ss# etc.)?  I am happy to help.  Please let me know.
>
>
>
> Thank you.
>
>
>
> --
> *Katie Dodge*
>
> Executive Assistant/ Office Manager
>
> *Rosemont Seneca Partners*
>
> *1010 Wisconsin Ave., NW,  #705*
>
> *Washington, DC  20007*
>
> *202-333-1880 <202-333-1880>*
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> *Katie Dodge*
>
> Executive Assistant/ Office Manager
>
> *Rosemont Seneca Partners*
>
> *1010 Wisconsin Ave., NW,  #705*
>
> *Washington, DC  20007*
>
> *202-333-1880 <202-333-1880>*
>
>

-- 
*Rob Norton*
202.403.454